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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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Revised Key Biscayne budget takes smaller tax bite, but still up 9.9% :

The budget spells out $21 million in capital spending over 31 different projects, with about half devoted to storm water and resiliency initiatives.

kbindependent.org/2023/09/07/r

#benjaminnussbaum #budget #COVID19 #edlondon #flooding #ignaciosegurola #k8center #labor #millage #Police #propertytax #resiliency #seallevelrise #stagnes #stevewilliamso

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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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“Everything’s on the table” - Key Biscayne rethinking $310 million sea level rise plan :

The uneasiness over the cost of protecting the island from rising seas came even as Hurricane Idalia was pummeling the Gulf Coast with torrential rainfall and storm surge.

kbindependent.org/2023/08/30/e

#aecom #barrierisland #drainage #edlondon #fernandovazquez #frankcaplan #hurricaneidalia #joerasco #resiliencybon

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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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St. Agnes field, other projects in jeopardy after Council tax rate vote :

The rate adopted Tuesday means the Village's maximum tax increase would be 12.9%, except for Homesteaded properties, whose owners would only see a 6.3% increase

kbindependent.org/2023/07/19/s

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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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In reversal, Key Biscayne restarts plan to fight sea level rise :

The 6-1 vote – after much consternation in the last two Council meetings – was a victory for Williamson’s administration, which had been lobbying behind the scenes
&ampVeatch

kbindependent.org/2023/07/19/i

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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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#100million #aecom #armycorpsofengineers #beach #biscaynebay #black #drainage #edlondon #fernandovazquez #miami #resiliencybond #rolandsamimy #sealevelrise #seawall #shoreline #stevewilliamson #stormwater #undergrounding #News

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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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DeSantis signs bill to cancel public votes on zoning :

It’s another case where the state Legislature has preempted, or overridden, the ability of localities to govern themselves. 

kbindependent.org/?p=9632

#chadfriedman #development #edlondon #floridalegislature #homerule #pinecrest #preemption #rondesantis #sb718 #vikilopez #zoning #miami #News

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Key Biscayne Independent · @kbindependent
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Council members oppose plan to strengthen Key Biscayne’s seawalls :

The proposal has roiled owners of Key Biscayne’s priciest homes, as it could double the height of many existing seawalls.

kbindependent.org/2023/06/12/c

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